As a young girl I was asked to do a lot. I was the oldest. My brother was only two years younger than me, but then my sisters were 7 and 9 years younger than me. By the time I was 12-13 my mom had gone back to work part time and my dad had started a new job that was incredibly stressful. Over time, I became relied upon by my parents to do it all. I was asked to…
Guest post by Cara Blondo “You’re not the best, so you don’t belong.” These words echoed in my mind despite no one speaking them out loud. After years of finding my worth and value in my performance, it was a belief I buried deep in my heart. However, now, I was no longer a young dancer but a daughter–a child of God. I wasn’t a competitor auditioning for a part in a performance but a new creation trying to find…
Several years ago I found myself in a deep, dark place. Depression had floated into my life like a black cloud. I tried all of the things to “do” – prayed more, studied more, served more. None of that helped during that season. 5-Minute Devotional on Trusting God in the Valley Only when I began to live one day at a time did I realize that certain seasons aren’t about outward growth at all. That dark season was about planting…
When I first started really studying the Bible I used pre-written Bible studies. I still use them today, but there are times I want to do my own study. I want to let God’s word (not the voice of others) speak to my heart. No matter how you engage with scripture, I would encourage you to try one or all of these 5 Meaningful Ways to Make Your Bible Study More Meaningful the next time you open your Bible! 5…